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Industry Insiders Report Evidence of Waning Confidence in Live Events

The rise in COVID cases is a setback for meetings, per Northstar's latest Pulse Survey results.

Industry Insiders Report Evidence of Waning Confidence in Live Events
30 Seconds to Smart: Safety Risks That Lead to Meeting Cancellations (Video)
30 Seconds to Smart: Safety Risks That Lead to Meeting Cancellations (Video)
We asked planners what safety risks are most likely to cause a cancellation.
Warwick Rebrands as Warwick Hotels & Resorts
Warwick Rebrands as Warwick Hotels & Resorts
The rebranding is designed to reflect the hotelier's status as a major international hotel group.
New All-Inclusive Hotel Brand UNICO Launches
New All-Inclusive Hotel Brand UNICO Launches
The first property will open in Riviera Maya on Mexico's Yucatan Peninsula in early 2017.
30 Seconds to Smart: The State of Risk Management for Meetings (Video)
30 Seconds to Smart: The State of Risk Management for Meetings (Video)
We asked planners if their organization has a risk management plan for meetings.
Le Meridien Chicago
Le Méridien Hotels & Resorts to Spend $300 Million on Renovations, Expansions
Le Méridien Hotels & Resorts is investing $300 million in the creation, renovation, and conversion of its growing global portfolio.
Carlson Hotels Sold to Chinese Conglomerate
Carlson Hotels Sold to Chinese Conglomerate
The sale will enable the owner of the Radisson and Radisson Blu brands to invest heavily in growth.
30 Seconds to Smart: Top 10 Most Popular Types of Event Merchandise (Video)
30 Seconds to Smart: Top 10 Most Popular Types of Event Merchandise (Video)
We asked planners what types of merchandise they use at events.
30 Seconds to Smart: Is Incorporating Merchandise Into Events Effective? (Video)
30 Seconds to Smart: Is Incorporating Merchandise Into Events Effective? (Video)
We asked planners about the effectiveness of using merchandise at events.
Many Travelers Remain Uninformed as CDC Confirms Zika Causes Birth Defects
Many Travelers Remain Uninformed as CDC Confirms Zika Causes Birth Defects
Americans are alarmingly unaware about the Zika virus and how to prevent it, a new poll finds.
30 Seconds to Smart: Why Do Planners Use Merchandise at Events? (Video)
30 Seconds to Smart: Why Do Planners Use Merchandise at Events? (Video)
We asked planners what they are trying to achieve by incorporating merchandise.
Marriott Starwood Merger
Marriott and Starwood Stockholders Vote to Approve Merger
The separate votes bring the deal one step closer to completion.
Renaissance Chicago Downtown Wraps Up $32 Million Renovation
Renaissance Chicago Downtown Wraps Up $32 Million Renovation
The 560-room Renaissance Chicago Downtown has completed both phases of its $32 million renovation.